Filtronic plc, a British engineering group, recently entered into a strategic agreement with SpaceX, leading to a substantial 42% surge in its stock price on Wednesday. This partnership involves the supply of products for SpaceX’s Starlink platform, which provides internet access on a global scale. As part of the deal, Filtronic will issue 21.7 million warrants to SpaceX, enabling the latter to potentially acquire up to 10% of Filtronic’s shares. This collaboration highlights the growing importance of space-based internet connectivity and the increasing role of private companies in the space industry.